Girl Scouts and Volunteerism

The Girl Scouts of America turns 100 years old this year. In their history they have come to represent the fabric of our society.

Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low assembled 18 girls from Savannah, Georgia, on March 12, 1912, for a local Girl Scout meeting. She believed that all girls should be given the opportunity to develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. With the goal of bringing girls out of isolated home environments and into community service and the open air, Girl Scouts hiked, played basketball, went on camping trips, learned how to tell time by the stars, and studied first aid.

Within a few years, Daisy's dream for a girl-centered organization was realized. Today, Girl Scouts of the USA has a membership of over 3.2 million girls and adults, a significant growth from its modest beginnings nearly a century ago. In fact, more than 50 million women in the U.S. today are Girl Scout alumnae. We invite you to learn about our robust organization and its rich history. From our willingness to tackle important societal issues, to our commitment to diversity and inclusiveness—Girl Scouts is dedicated to every girl, everywhere. 

Though best known for their 'cookies' they are much more than that. They were busy as early as WW I helping to collect peach pits to recover the oil therein for the war effort. As they earned their 'badges' they were learning important life skills. Many of those who have joined this site and will do so in the future are encouraged to share their own stories of what this group means to them.